Comparison

Global Goals at Stake vs Chess Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Global Goals at Stake

Features
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You are granted 2-4 of the UN’s Global Goals and will have to correctly answer questions about these. Throughout the game, you will encounter actions and dilemmas that will either be a help or a hindrance to completing your mission - just like in the real world!

About

Chess Clock

Features
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Chess Clock is a distraction-free dual timer for over-the-board games. Pick a time control, tap your side after each move — that's it. Works fully offline, no account needed. Free presets play a complete game; Chess Clock Pro unlocks custom time controls, extra presets, and themes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Global Goals at Stake4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Goals at Stake at none against Chess Clock's 3. Global Goals at Stake also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). Chess Clock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Global Goals at Stake asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Global Goals at Stake ships an update every 5 months, Chess Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Global Goals at Stake versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Goals at StakeChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFN-ForbundetNaveen Mathivanan

In-app purchases

None

Global Goals at Stake

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Chess Clock Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Chess Clock Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chess Clock Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Global Goals at Stake free?
Global Goals at Stake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Global Goals at Stake or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither Global Goals at Stake nor Chess Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Global Goals at Stake or Chess Clock?
Global Goals at Stake ships an update every 5 months, and Chess Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Global Goals at Stake was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chess Clock on November 9, 2026.

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